Guest guest Posted August 17, 2001 Report Share Posted August 17, 2001 well unless the bars melted they should all be fine they are all packaged and sealed etc catherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2002 Report Share Posted December 11, 2002 Jeanne the DR said yesterday wearing a girdle was fine but it would not help the hernia . Do you have a knot or just pain ? TN question > Hi guys. I realize that subject is kinda vague, but I couldn't figure out how to put my question in a few words for the subject. OK, here's the deal. When I've been up and walking around for a while, like yesterday I did a lot of shopping, I get a pain to the left side of my incision. I've also had similar pain on the right side over the past couple of weeks. Could the increasing droopiness of my stomach be pulling on those muscles and causing the pain? I saw my doc to ask about the pain about 8 weeks ago, and he diagnosed inflamed cartilage in the ribcage at that time. But my instincts are telling me it has something to do with my stomach hanging and drooping so much. Have any of you had similar type pain? Am I at increased risk of a hernia because of this? Will I have to wear a girdle all the time until I can have a tummy tuck? Thanks in advance for your answers. > > Jeanne in WI > Age 39 > Open RNY 05/21/2002 > 314/ 233/150-175 > 5' 8 " > djgraves@... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Maybe a medication she is on is upsetting her digestion. Some of the meds people are on are pretty hard on the stomach. Some are constipating too. Hopefully her doctor will check amylase and lipase in routine blood work, to rule out pancreatitis - which seems to be more common with HSP than IGAN by itself. It's always hard at the best of times to figure out where a pain in the abdomen is coming from. Pierre Question > > > > Hi everyone, the last couple of days has been complaining > about her stomach really hurting up near the rib cage, she has an > appointment with the doctor tomorrow, but I'm just getting really > concerned about it. She isn't eating again, because she says she > doesn't feel good, the other thing that I have noticed is that she > is really pale in her face. Any suggestions??? > > Thanks Lori > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Sorry if this comes thru twice, but I posted earlier today and I think Yahoo is doing its mystery thing. I had was I thought was going to be my last treatment today. The onc is recommending that I get two more. He is also giving me the option of 4 treatments of Taxol. He says it has fewer side effects, but the literature seems to say otherwise. Has anyone here had A/C treatments and then Taxol. Is the Taxol really easier on you? Thanks for your help! See if you've won, play MSN Search and Win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 , I had CMF so can't help you. But there are ladies that had A/C so maybe they can help you out. You are in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Question Hi Everyone -I had my 4th and what was supposed to be my last A/C treatment today. I talked to the doctor about his reason for extending the treatment by 2 and he told me that we could do an alternate of 4 treatments of Taxol. He said that either way, it would not make that much of a difference in the percentage rate of reoccurence.My question is has anyone had both the A/C and the Taxol and was the Taxol better?Thank you,_________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hi , I know there's a lifetime amount of Adriamycin you can get. I did 4 treatments of AC. My oncologist said since I was stage 1 and Her2+ I could skip the Taxol and start Herceptin. On the one hand I was relieved, on the other hand I don't know of too many Her2 women who didn't get Taxol after AC. So I can't tell you about Taxol, other than I've heard from other women that it is easier than AC, but it also has side effects. - wrote on 4/20/2006, 6:21 PM: > Hi Everyone - > > I had my 4th and what was supposed to be my last A/C treatment today. I > talked to the doctor about his reason for extending the treatment by 2 > and > he told me that we could do an alternate of 4 treatments of Taxol. He > said > that either way, it would not make that much of a difference in the > percentage rate of reoccurence. > > My question is has anyone had both the A/C and the Taxol and was the > Taxol > better? > > Thank you, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Dear , I had 4 treatments of A/C, dose dense, every other week followed by 4 treatments of Taxol, every other week. They each had their own specific side effects, but I guess if I had to chose, I'd say the Taxol was a little easier with regard to the nausea. It made my joints and bones ache though. Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I had four rounds of A/C and four of Taxol. Taxol was tougher on me in ways. I had a lot of bone pain. I think overall it's a toss up. I think we all react different. Good luck. ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 hey hun,,,, to answer your question about pain meds, for one, when im working, im a pharmacy technician, so ive seen all the pain meds in the world! LOL... My dr has me going thru chemo every other week, with a neulasta shot the day after chemo....i also have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis...all at 30!!! Any way, dr has me on morphine pain patches which i change every 3 days, and actiq suckers, which are also morphine, just in a quicker and easier form.....they seem to make my week during chemo a bit easier to handle, although tired a lot. unfortunately, the chemo and neulasta make my other things roar into fulll gear as far as pain goes....but this intensive pain mgt seems to be helping at least a little bit. I told my boyfriend, who is the greatest ever....that i felt like a burden...i have 3 kids, 3, 6, and 11, that he has been helping me with, and they arent even his! He treats them like his own, and even calls me daily asking if he has to stop anywhere to pick up meds, or something that sounds good to me for dinner(my appetite has been nonexistent) I really couldnt make it thru these next 6 treatments without him, my kids, or the info and prayers ive gotten from this group! Sorry for the rambling, but so much to say, and i wanted to get all i could in...lol! huggs, prayers and well wishes, as well as a few crossed fingers for all of us battling this! love, Dawn New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Dawn, So glad you got a good guy there to help you. I only have 1-6yr old around here and both Dad and Grandpa to help out. Not sure what I'd do if there were 3. The appetite thing is interesting... I have been nauseous but not throwing up. Like you said nothing sounds good for me.... not that it would make me get sick, just doesn't sound good... at least until this week (again, only had 1 treatment, 2nd on Thursday). This week I'm eating my favorites whatever that might be. Still trying to eat well, but enjoying those things that maybe my family doesn't like as well, but I do. Next week, they can cook or go out and get anything they want, because I won't care. <S> Barb Re: Question hey hun,,,, to answer your question about pain meds, for one, when im working, im a pharmacy technician, so ive seen all the pain meds in the world! LOL... My dr has me going thru chemo every other week, with a neulasta shot the day after chemo....i also have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis...all at 30!!! Any way, dr has me on morphine pain patches which i change every 3 days, and actiq suckers, which are also morphine, just in a quicker and easier form.....they seem to make my week during chemo a bit easier to handle, although tired a lot. unfortunately, the chemo and neulasta make my other things roar into fulll gear as far as pain goes....but this intensive pain mgt seems to be helping at least a little bit. I told my boyfriend, who is the greatest ever....that i felt like a burden...i have 3 kids, 3, 6, and 11, that he has been helping me with, and they arent even his! He treats them like his own, and even calls me daily asking if he has to stop anywhere to pick up meds, or something that sounds good to me for dinner(my appetite has been nonexistent) I really couldnt make it thru these next 6 treatments without him, my kids, or the info and prayers ive gotten from this group! Sorry for the rambling, but so much to say, and i wanted to get all i could in...lol! huggs, prayers and well wishes, as well as a few crossed fingers for all of us battling this! love, Dawn New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Barb, You will be in my prayers that this treatment is easier for you. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.htmlCheck out my other ornaments atwww.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlLots of info and gifts at:www.cancerclub.comCinDWood Craftshttp://www.cindwoodcrafts.com Re: Question Barb, Everyone is different, and although I know you had a bad time your first A/C, don't assume you'll be unable to not only complete the course, but Taxol as well. I know it unnerved you, that experience you had, but remember that some people don't have the debilitating symptoms that you hear from others. If you want, address the subject of bone pain with your oncologist before you start Taxol about what you can have to prepare you for this possible side effect. It's nothing they haven't heard before. As for Taxol and radiation combination, the effects of Taxol were short-lived with me - maybe 2-3 days of joint/bone pain, followed by improvement. It isn't a constant thing, although, they become cumulative like most chemotherapy treatments (i.e., first treatment could be 2 days of joint discomfort; second could be three - depends). See if there is some type of breast cancer program in your area where they provide transporation for patients undergoing treatment. If you send me your city and state, I could help you locate something that may be available in your area. It would just help to give you piece of mind to focus on treatment instead of all the negatives that are worrying you. Remember: THIS IS TO KEEP YOU WELL - WE DON'T NEED YOU GETTING AN ULCER FROM WORRYING!!! Hang in there 'sister! XOXOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Thanks, nne. Barb Re: Question Barb, Everyone is different, and although I know you had a bad time your first A/C, don't assume you'll be unable to not only complete the course, but Taxol as well. I know it unnerved you, that experience you had, but remember that some people don't have the debilitating symptoms that you hear from others. If you want, address the subject of bone pain with your oncologist before you start Taxol about what you can have to prepare you for this possible side effect. It's nothing they haven't heard before. As for Taxol and radiation combination, the effects of Taxol were short-lived with me - maybe 2-3 days of joint/bone pain, followed by improvement. It isn't a constant thing, although, they become cumulative like most chemotherapy treatments (i.e., first treatment could be 2 days of joint discomfort; second could be three - depends). See if there is some type of breast cancer program in your area where they provide transporation for patients undergoing treatment. If you send me your city and state, I could help you locate something that may be available in your area. It would just help to give you piece of mind to focus on treatment instead of all the negatives that are worrying you. Remember: THIS IS TO KEEP YOU WELL - WE DON'T NEED YOU GETTING AN ULCER FROM WORRYING!!! Hang in there 'sister! XOXOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I finished chemo last March. This is something that has come on since I have taken the Tamoxofen and the Arimidex. I am not sure what has caused it. I was going to go to the Neurologist but now my gen. pract. tells me not to go, so I am just in limbo about the whole thing. I know what I need is to get off my big fat hind end and do something, and that is just what I am going to do. HA...HA....HA....HA....HA...................... Wish me luck. Ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Yes, Barb, I had the red peeling hands and feet during my first set of chemo drugs - doxorubicin (Adriamycin) and cyclophosphamide. I wore cotton socks, and every night they came away full of skin. Yuk. I had to wear my wedding ring on a chain round my neck because my hands hurt too much. I tried a cream called Betnovate (betamethasone valerate) on prescription, and another one called Eumovate (clobetasone butyrate) over the pharmacy counter - they are both corticosteroids - both helped but neither of them fixed it completely. The skin on my feet and hands got nearly back to normal once that chemo was finished. I don't think Taxol had that effect ... not on me anyway. What Taxol did (apart from the bone pain and the baldness) was it gave me peripheral neuropathy - it killed off the nerves in most of my toes and in my fingertips. That was last September, October, November, and I haven't got them back yet. 8-( My chemo nurse said "Most people get them back sooner or later ..." Margery. ============================================ margery@... in North Herts, UK ============================================ From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ] On Behalf Of Barb RoySent: 01 June 2006 14:12To: breastcancer2 Subject: Question I've heard others say they had a problem with peeling hands and feet during Taxol treatment, but has anyone had any problem with their feet during the A/C part? My feet hurt like the whole 3 layers of skin are detaching from my feet. I cannot wear sandals, only getting some relief by wear socks and sneakers. I'm still walking but hobbling at times. Any one else have this problem? Just don't know if it might have been from the heat/humidity and wearing sandals for a week or the A/C.... Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 You can get a massage during chemo!! I am writhing with jealousy. #4 knocked me out more than the others, with lingering nausea and fatigue. But today, I feel great, and I have a whole week to enjoy it. Bring on the Taxol. Anything is better than the constant nausea. Take care tenderfoot, --- Barb Roy wrote: > Thanks, . At least I know its not something to flip out > about. I can live with it. I can get a massage during the next chemo > so maybe I'll try that on da feet. > > How did #4 go for you? > Barb > Re: Question > > > Barb, > > I totally have that side effect. I am wearing big cushy socks > around > the house, and old soft sneakers and socks outside of the house. > > I have found that foot massages with a peppermint and rosemary foot > lotion quite helpful. It's probably not even the lotion that's > helping, > though it is nice. It could be just the foot massage from a > semi-willing spouse. > > Your funny walking e-pal, > > > > > --- Barb Roy wrote: > > > I've heard others say they had a problem with peeling hands and > feet > > during Taxol treatment, but has anyone had any problem with their > > feet during the A/C part? My feet hurt like the whole 3 layers of > > skin are detaching from my feet. I cannot wear sandals, only > getting > > some relief by wear socks and sneakers. I'm still walking but > > hobbling at times. > > > > Any one else have this problem? Just don't know if it might have > been > > from the heat/humidity and wearing sandals for a week or the > A/C.... > > > > Barb > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Thanks, Margery. 1 more of the A/C then on to Taxol. I'm just glad to know its normal?? Hands are doing okay, just the feet at this point. My dh has peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage due to heavy belt--34 years as a police officer) so at least if I get that, it will give me greater sympathy for what he has been going through for years. Just one more thing to tell the onc about. How are you doing after surgery? Barb RE: Question Yes, Barb, I had the red peeling hands and feet during my first set of chemo drugs - doxorubicin (Adriamycin) and cyclophosphamide. I wore cotton socks, and every night they came away full of skin. Yuk. I had to wear my wedding ring on a chain round my neck because my hands hurt too much. I tried a cream called Betnovate (betamethasone valerate) on prescription, and another one called Eumovate (clobetasone butyrate) over the pharmacy counter - they are both corticosteroids - both helped but neither of them fixed it completely. The skin on my feet and hands got nearly back to normal once that chemo was finished. I don't think Taxol had that effect ... not on me anyway. What Taxol did (apart from the bone pain and the baldness) was it gave me peripheral neuropathy - it killed off the nerves in most of my toes and in my fingertips. That was last September, October, November, and I haven't got them back yet. 8-( My chemo nurse said "Most people get them back sooner or later ..." Margery. ============================================ margery@... in North Herts, UK ============================================ From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ] On Behalf Of Barb RoySent: 01 June 2006 14:12To: breastcancer2 Subject: Question I've heard others say they had a problem with peeling hands and feet during Taxol treatment, but has anyone had any problem with their feet during the A/C part? My feet hurt like the whole 3 layers of skin are detaching from my feet. I cannot wear sandals, only getting some relief by wear socks and sneakers. I'm still walking but hobbling at times. Any one else have this problem? Just don't know if it might have been from the heat/humidity and wearing sandals for a week or the A/C.... Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Yeah, someone comes around during chemo as well as having someone in the lobby during certain times. I've tried to get dh to let them do a head massage (he's got such knots in the back of his head because of all this) but he won't let them touch him. He gets it free as well. I'm still trying to get the stomach back into shape due to #3.... but I've continued to eat, so that's a good thing this time. I can do pretty good in the morning but by afternoon I'm beat. By 9 pm I've got a 'I'm too tired and beat' headache to deal with. I just don't always get that chance to rest in the afternoon. Aren't you glad A/C is done??? I can't wait. You'll have to keep me posted on the Taxol. Still not sure if that is what I'll be getting...I think there is another one too that the onc might prescribe. Would be nice to have this nausea gone. I can deal with the sore feet (yeah, let everyone else do the running around). Barb Re: Question> > > Barb,> > I totally have that side effect. I am wearing big cushy socks> around> the house, and old soft sneakers and socks outside of the house.> > I have found that foot massages with a peppermint and rosemary foot> lotion quite helpful. It's probably not even the lotion that's> helping,> though it is nice. It could be just the foot massage from a> semi-willing spouse.> > Your funny walking e-pal,> > > > > --- Barb Roy wrote:> > > I've heard others say they had a problem with peeling hands and> feet> > during Taxol treatment, but has anyone had any problem with their> > feet during the A/C part? My feet hurt like the whole 3 layers of> > skin are detaching from my feet. I cannot wear sandals, only> getting> > some relief by wear socks and sneakers. I'm still walking but> > hobbling at times.> > > > Any one else have this problem? Just don't know if it might have> been> > from the heat/humidity and wearing sandals for a week or the> A/C....> > > > Barb> > > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Thanks Carol; I hope you are wrong, I am so tired of being cut on. God Bless Ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 My hand did that ren before I had the carpal tunnel surgery on it. Sounds like carpal tunnel to me. Go and have it checked. -- Re: Question Has anyone had trouble with their hands going to sleep while they type or sew or anything else? Mine does when I wake they swell, then throughout the day they go to sleep. Ren "Make today a wonderful day" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Patti, I could feel my lump both ways. So far I have not seen what your results were from the dr. We have been having internet problems since the 18th so I may not have received. You are in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com question When you found your lump did it make a difference if you were laying down or standing up? I have found yet another lump but I can only feel it while in the shower standing up. It's about the size of a pea and doesn't seem to move a whole lot. But I am a heavy girl so can't be positive. Unfortunately my reg doc is not available today so I am going to a different doc. I don't know if it s nerves or what but I just don't have a good feeling about going to another doc or this latest lump. It just feels different than all the others. Was it that way for any of you, did it just feel different? I think I need some good R & R time to relax. Give the logic side of me time to kick in. Seems when I am tired everything is elevated emotionally. When I found the lump I called for my husband and made him feel it, just to make sure that I wasn't just feeling things, he felt it. Anyway, just wanted to see what ya'll had to say. My appointment is in 45 min. I sure hope I don't get a lets wait and see doc. Then I will have to try to politely go off and set her staight. Dang am I waiting for the worst or what? Wish me luck ladies. Patti ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.4/396 - Release Date: 7/24/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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